West coast sloop

photograph

Black and white photograph; port view of gaff-rigged sloop yacht underway, towing dinghy; 2 men forward, 6 men in cockpit; written and posted as postcard, postmark "SEATTLE, WASH/ 1909/ JUN 27/ 7-PM", red stamp with left profile of George Washington, "U. S. POSTAGE/ TWO CENTS"; addressed to "Mr. F. D. Lawley/ South Boston/ Mass/ c/o Geo. Lawley & Son Corp.". Handwritten message "6/26/09 Dear Fred,/ Heres snap of new coracle/ Sails & everything now fine. Will/ send you good pictures later/ am up to my eyes in work/ but have fine crew & hope to/ win. She rates 28.99 is well/ built & seems very fast, & we/ are all well satisfied./ Ted.". F. D. Lawley collection.